Jean Grae: Kill Screen

Jean Grae unleashes a new track entitled “Kill Screen” that is inspired by Donkey King and is the lead single from her upcoming album.

Jean explains “Kill Screen” to MTV’s HIVE.

What’s the meaning behind the title “Kill Screen (aka Steve Wiebe)”?

I watched The King of Kong and thoroughly both respected and understood [Donkey Kong master] Steve Wiebe’s drive and passion. I like rooting for the underdog. I understand being the underdog.

You produced the song yourself. What sort of vibe were you going for?

Something eerie [and] sparse that allowed for a lot of room for wordplay; a lot of room to breathe on the track. I look at beats like a canvas: Sometimes you want a lush, full landscaped background, other times it deserves to be something more minimalistic. I wanted to paint on a minimal canvas.